My daughter is 5 years old. Her Widal test report shows S. Typhi O 1:60 (Positive), S. Typhi H 1:80 (Positive), S. Para Typhi AH 1:20 (Negative), and S. Para Typhi BH 1:20 (Negative). Is this typhoid high, medium, or low? Are there any common medicines she should take? Should we change her food and water habits?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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This is a low positive Widal. In isolation, its not diagnostic. If symptomatic, a blood culture is more reliable.Consider getting a CBC, Blood culture and Typhoid IgM test.

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Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a Typhidot Test Test

Book CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test Book Typhidot Test Test

Answered 15/09/2025

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